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His son and successor Solomon is most noted for advancing David’s kingdom and for building the First Temple. In fact, according to Abba Eban (1999), author of over half a dozen historical reference books on Jewish history as well as the PBS television series “Civilization and the Jews,” “Solomon’s Temple was the crowning glory of a building program that rivaled those of the Pharaohs” (p. 50). Archaeologists claim to have found remnants of Solomon’s Temple as well in the form of a tablet dated tenth century B.C.E. (Carpenter, 2003, p.
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in Bethlehem, Judah (Castel, 1985, p.87). He grew up the youngest of eight sons of Jesse, and has been linked with the Ammonite royal family (Rogerson, 1999, p.78; 2 Samuel, 10: 1-2; 17:25-7). As a teenager David joined the entourage of Israeli King Saul as a minstrel and harpsichord player. It was during this time period that he first gained notoriety when he defeated the ominous giant Goliath armed with a mere slingshot. In 1 Samuel 18:20-30 it states that with a dowry of 200 Philistine foreskins he married King Saul’s daughter Michal. Unfortunately, David’s marital bliss was cut short by the jealousy of his new father-in-law. Already a seasoned warrior David was praised as a military force with songs proclaiming “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands” (Rogerson, 1999, p. 78). While fleeing Saul’s armies to the south, David accomplished a great many military victories alongside his former enemies the Philistines, as described in 1 …show more content…
(2002). Reconciling two maps: Archaeological evidence for the kingdoms of David and Solomon. Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research. 327, 49-54. Retrieved November 17, 2007, from http://ntserver1.wsulibs.wsu.edu: 062/hww/results_single_ftPES.jhtml from HW Wilson database.
Carpenter, B. (2003). Article of faith? U.S. News & World Report. 134(15), 46-48. Retrieved November 17, 2007 from http://216,252.110.31/usf636.mail.yahoo.com ya/securedownload?box=Inbox&MsgID=9 from HW Wilson database.
Castel, F. (1985). The history of Israel and Judah in old testament times (M. O’Connell Trans.) New York/Mahwah: Paulist Press.
Eban, A. (1984). Heritage: Civilization and the Jews. New York: Summit
in Bethlehem, Judah (Castel, 1985, p.87). He grew up the youngest of eight sons of Jesse, and has been linked with the Ammonite royal family (Rogerson, 1999, p.78; 2 Samuel, 10: 1-2; 17:25-7). As a teenager David joined the entourage of Israeli King Saul as a minstrel and harpsichord player. It was during this time period that he first gained notoriety when he defeated the ominous giant Goliath armed with a mere slingshot. In 1 Samuel 18:20-30 it states that with a dowry of 200 Philistine foreskins he married King Saul’s daughter Michal. Unfortunately, David’s marital bliss was cut short by the jealousy of his new father-in-law. Already a seasoned warrior David was praised as a military force with songs proclaiming “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands” (Rogerson, 1999, p. 78). While fleeing Saul’s armies to the south, David accomplished a great many military victories alongside his former enemies the Philistines, as described in 1 …show more content…
(2002). Reconciling two maps: Archaeological evidence for the kingdoms of David and Solomon. Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research. 327, 49-54. Retrieved November 17, 2007, from http://ntserver1.wsulibs.wsu.edu: 062/hww/results_single_ftPES.jhtml from HW Wilson database.
Carpenter, B. (2003). Article of faith? U.S. News & World Report. 134(15), 46-48. Retrieved November 17, 2007 from http://216,252.110.31/usf636.mail.yahoo.com ya/securedownload?box=Inbox&MsgID=9 from HW Wilson database.
Castel, F. (1985). The history of Israel and Judah in old testament times (M. O’Connell Trans.) New York/Mahwah: Paulist Press.
Eban, A. (1984). Heritage: Civilization and the Jews. New York: Summit